Dubai Roads and Transport Authority is always working towards improving the lives of the people in the emirate. And recently, the RTA added four new areas to its bus-on-demand service. Yes, with the latest addition, bus-on-demand coverage has increased to 17 areas across Dubai. Here’s all you need to know about this new addition of areas.
Dubai RTA Adds Four Key Areas To Bus-On-Demand Service
Dubai RTA has revealed in its post on X has added four key areas. Yes, these four key areas have been added to the bus-on-demand service, and they are – Al Qusais, Al Warqa’a, Jumeirah Village Circle, and Dubai Investments Park. To be serviced by a fleet of 49 buses, this underscores the pace of expansion and Dubai RTA’s responsiveness to the population growth. Not to mention, it also shows how the authorities are responding to rising demand for flexible mobility solutions.
The Service Was Previously Available In Several Areas
Before the expansion, the service covered the following areas:
- Al Barsha
- Al Nahda
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Dubai Academic City
- Al Rigga
- Port Saeed
- Business Bay
- Downtown Dubai
- Oud Maitha
- Al Karama
- Barsha Heights
- Al Mankhool
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
With the addition of the four new areas, last-mile and first-mile connectivity just got strengthened. It should be noted that the service is built on an innovative operating model, which enables bookings through the Dubai bus-on-demand smart app. Customers can easily select their pick-up and drop-off points. They can also get access to the service within a short time.
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What About Your Cost?
The service plays an important role when it comes to supporting first-mile and last-mile connectivity. The service offers rides at a flexible and affordable fare of AED5 per trip and AED4 for each additional rider. With shared trips available, it enhances operational efficiency and also lowers the cost of travel for users. With Dubai RTA offering launch fee promotions, you can expect free trips for a limited period. This aims to encourage the public to experience the service.
So, with connectivity getting a boost, if you are someone who travels using public transport, you absolutely wouldn’t want to miss out on the service.
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FAQs
What is bus-on-demand service?
Bus-on-demand service is a ride-pooling service that’s available in Dubai.
What key areas have been added by Dubai RTA to the bus-on-demand service?
Dubai RTA has added four areas of Al Qusais, Al Warqa’a, Jumeirah Village Circle, and Dubai Investments Park to the bus-on-demand service.